Hey guys,

Been loving my 83' 240D 4-spd. Put about 10k miles on her in almost a year.

Ever since day 1 the high RPM's at 65-70 have bugged me, and I researched countless hours for a solution. From bigger tires to diff swaps and foreign transmission swaps, I read about all of it.

I did come across how some people said the w201 5-spd manual may fit, but never got a definite answer. Of course finding a factory w123 5-spd is not only nearly impossible, it'd also probably be worth more than my car. Well I found a 190D with the so-desired 5-spd. Owner says the car runs, and has various issues. Its an 85' and he wants $1000.

My question is, IF the trans is good and all that good stuff, WILL this transmission [I]easily[I] fit into my w123? By easily I mean basically unbolt and bolt in. No extensive cutting or adapting. I'm guessing the transmission is a 717.410. If it wont, anybody interested in a 1985 190D 5-spd??

Sorry for the long post.
Thanks